I have a $1,000 budget. I am not married to the PS Audio DAC by any means, it was just one of the brands I had high expectations. I have an Essence DAC on my PC based system in my den, and am pleased with that. I just want to see what other's experience's have been before I purchase one for my main system in my living room. Thanks, for your response.
Will a PS Audio Superlink DAC Improve My Sound
My existing system is used exclusively for stereo listening and includes:
Anthem Integrated 225 Integrated Amp - 225 wpc
Marantz CD6006
Sony SCD-XA777ES CD / SACD Player
PC based server, equipped with a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE Sound Card
Paradigm Studio One Reference Speakers -Studio 100 v5
iPod Classic
The CD6006 can be accessed via the USB input for hi-res WAV files on a USB stick, thus the 6006 can becomes a hi-res audio player.
The Sound Blaster Audigy: 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution, 100dB signal to noise ratio, CMSS up-mixes stereo content to 7.1 surround
Now that you know what we are working with, can you tell me:
Will the PS Audio Superlink DAC will improve my system’s sound?
The iPod has a built in DAC, but how good is it compared to the Superlink?
Will the Superlink improve the sound of my server given that the sound card provides 24-bit/96HZ resolution?
When using the USB stick in the CD6006 will I see improvement on that sound?
Is there a better DAC that I might consider for a low end system such as mine?
Please excuse my ignorance, as I am a virtual newbie in audiophile. So this is a learning experience for me. Any advice or recommendations you can make would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to view my post.
Anthem Integrated 225 Integrated Amp - 225 wpc
Marantz CD6006
Sony SCD-XA777ES CD / SACD Player
PC based server, equipped with a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE Sound Card
Paradigm Studio One Reference Speakers -Studio 100 v5
iPod Classic
The CD6006 can be accessed via the USB input for hi-res WAV files on a USB stick, thus the 6006 can becomes a hi-res audio player.
The Sound Blaster Audigy: 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution, 100dB signal to noise ratio, CMSS up-mixes stereo content to 7.1 surround
Now that you know what we are working with, can you tell me:
Will the PS Audio Superlink DAC will improve my system’s sound?
The iPod has a built in DAC, but how good is it compared to the Superlink?
Will the Superlink improve the sound of my server given that the sound card provides 24-bit/96HZ resolution?
When using the USB stick in the CD6006 will I see improvement on that sound?
Is there a better DAC that I might consider for a low end system such as mine?
Please excuse my ignorance, as I am a virtual newbie in audiophile. So this is a learning experience for me. Any advice or recommendations you can make would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to view my post.